Travel Agent - OptionsAway
Location: US, , Chicago
Department: OptionsAway
Salary range: 0-0
Employment type: Part-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Function: Customer Service

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
ABOUT OPTIONSAWAYOptionsAway is revolutionizing and disrupting the travel industry as we know it, and they're looking for an experienced Travel Agent/Customer Service Representative with industry specific experience to add to their team on a part-time basis. Since January, they have doubled in size and are expecting to double in size again in the next year! Talk about an awesome growth story. Using their software, Users can search for flights and buy an option to purchase a ticket in the future at the price being offered now. This Member Company has built complex algorithms to determine the likelihood of fares increasing or tickets selling out, and it prices options accordingly.

Requirements:
We are in need of seasoned and professional travel agents that have at least 5 years experience at a leisure or corporate travel agency with core skills including air ticket fulfillment, ticket exchange processing, customer service handling, and understanding of payment back office settlement.   Agency experience with retail and online presence is preferred, but only online travel agency experience will be considered.Must be be technically proficient with Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) with last consistent usage no more than 3 years ago. The role will be part-time to start with potential to increase from there based on customer volume and will consist of flexible night, early morning, and weekend shifts.  Strong interest in working for an exciting start-up with significant growth potential.Ideally looking for someone local who can spend some time in the downtown office for training and/or meetings on an "as needed" basis.

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